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a great footfall. Historically, for our economic development,
this area is very significant for but also for our heritage, much of
Bengal and we want to regain which is hidden, lost or corrupted.
that identity. I think the Prime Minister has
We have revived the Kumbh taken a very exceptional stand
mela majorly for two reasons. to bring back the history and
Firstly, to connect with our past heritage of our country into the
and parampara. Secondly, to minds of the people. And we are
transform the local area which trying to do the same. There are
was earlier a prosperous city certain performing art forms in
like Varanasi. We want the town Bengal that are slowly fading
to prosper again. We also want away and we are trying to keep
to see Triveni as a heritage city, them alive by bringing them to
both in terms of spiritual growth the forefront. Gaudiya Nritya,
and local economic growth. a very special dance form of
We want people from all over Bengal which is being lost to
the world to come and see our time, the Chhau dance and the
tradition and support this effort Shree Khol instrument which
that we have taken. The power was played by none other than
of India lies in adhyatmikta and Shri Gourang Mahaprabhu, are
that is the core of our heritage some of the similar traditions
and civilization. that were displayed during the
I was elated when the Mahotsav every evening, which
Prime Minister mentioned this was loved by the audiences.
mela during his ‘Mann ki Baat’. This was the first time that
The efforts of the Government, I witnessed this mela and there
under the leadership of Shri were many great moments from
Modi, are highly laudable when it. The moment when the shiva
it comes to reviving heritage— linga was immersed in water
our parampara, our culture and and then the sadhus jumped
our history. The Prime Minister, into the water was an amazing
on many occasions, talks about scene that Triveni has not seen
different traditions, arts and in years. It was amazing to see
cultures, and brings out some how the new generation is ready
unknown parts of our Indian to take the heritage of India
heritage. He not only has a vision forward. India is witnessing a
cultural and spiritual awakening.

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